The Constitutional and Non-Constitutional Bodies

Constitutional Bodies:

Constitutional bodies are institutions or entities that are created and recognized by the constitution of a country. They derive their powers, functions, and authority directly from the constitution.

Characteristics:

They are mentioned in the constitution or established through a constitutional amendment.
They possess a high level of independence and autonomy.
They have specific roles, powers, and functions outlined in the constitution.
Examples- the judiciary, election commissions, and certain regulatory bodies.

The Constitutional Bodies

S.N.	Constitutional Body	Related Articles
1.	The Election Commission of India	Article- 324
2.	Union Public Service Commission	Article- 315 – 323
3.	State Public Service Commission	Article- 315 – 323
4.	Attorney General of India	Article- 76
5.	Advocate General of the State	Article- 165
6.	Comptroller and Auditor-General of India	Article- 148
7.	Finance Commission	Article- 280
8.	Inter-State Council	Article- 263
9.	Inter-State Trade and Commerce Commission	Article- 307
10.	National Commission for Scheduled Castes	Article- 338
11.	National Commission for Scheduled Tribes	Article- 338(A)
12.	Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes Commission	Article- 339
13.	Backward Classes Commission	Article- 340
14.	Official Language Commission & Official Language Committee of Parliament	Article- 344
15.	Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities	Article- 350(B)
16.	State Finance Commission	Article- 243(I)
17.	State Election Commission	Article- 243(K)
18.	District Planning Committee	Article- 243(ZD)
19.	Metropolitan Planning Committee	Article- 243(ZE)
20.	Inter-State Water Dispute	Article- 262
21.	Administrative Tribunals	Article- 323(A)

Non-constitutional Bodies:

Non-constitutional bodies are organizations or institutions that are not explicitly mentioned in the constitution and derive their existence and authority from statutes, laws, or executive orders.

Characteristics:

Created by legislation or other legal instruments, not directly by the constitution.
May have a specific legal mandate but are subject to change by legislative action.
Often established to address specific issues or areas of governance.
Examples include government departments, regulatory agencies, and statutory commissions.

In summary, constitutional bodies have a higher legal standing as they are directly specified or implied by the constitution, while non-constitutional bodies derive their authority from laws or regulations enacted by the legislative or executive branches of government. Both types of bodies play important roles in the functioning of a government and contribute to the administration and governance of a country.

The Non-Constitutional Bodies

S.N.	The Non-Constitutional Bodies	Established
1.	NITI Aayog	1 Jan, 2015
2.	Planning Commission	15 March, 1950 – 13 August, 2014
3.	National Development Council	6 August, 1952
4.	National Human Rights Commission	Statutory Body, The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993
5.	State Human Rights Commission	Statutory Body, The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993
6.	Central Information Commission	Statutory Body, The Right to Information Act, 2005
7.	State Information Commission	Statutory Body, The Right to Information Act, 2005
8.	Central Vigilance Commission	1964, on the recommendation of Santhanam Committee on Prevention of Corruption (1962-64); Statutory Body (2003), The central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003
9.	Central Bureau of Investigation	1963, on the recommendation of Santhanam Committee on Prevention of Corruption (1962-64); derive powers from The Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946
10.	Lokpal and Lokayuktas	The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013

Important Articles of Indian Constitution

S.N.	Constitutional Body	Related Articles
1.	The Election Commission of India	Article- 324
2.	Union Public Service Commission	Article- 315 – 323
3.	State Public Service Commission	Article- 315 – 323
4.	Attorney General of India	Article- 76
5.	Advocate General of the State	Article- 165
6.	Comptroller and Auditor-General of India	Article- 148
7.	Finance Commission	Article- 280
8.	Inter-State Council	Article- 263
9.	Inter-State Trade and Commerce Commission	Article- 307
10.	National Commission for Scheduled Castes	Article- 338
11.	National Commission for Scheduled Tribes	Article- 338(A)
12.	Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes Commission	Article- 339
13.	Backward Classes Commission	Article- 340
14.	Official Language Commission & Official Language Committee of Parliament	Article- 344
15.	Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities	Article- 350(B)
16.	State Finance Commission	Article- 243(I)
17.	State Election Commission	Article- 243(K)
18.	District Planning Committee	Article- 243(ZD)
19.	Metropolitan Planning Committee	Article- 243(ZE)
20.	Inter-State Water Dispute	Article- 262
21.	Administrative Tribunals	Article- 323(A)

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